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South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment. South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of all the national parks, most have overnight tourist facilities, with an unrivalled variety of accommodation in arid, coastal, mountain and bushveld habitats. National parks offer visitors an unparalleled diversity of adventure tourism opportunities including game viewing, bush walks, canoeing and exposure to cultural and historical experiences. Conferences can also be organised in many of the parks. The national parks are: Addo Elephant, Agulhas, Augrabies, Bontebok, Camdeboo, Garden Route, Golden Gate, Karoo, Kgalagadi, Kruger, Mapungubwe, Marakele, Mokala, Mountain Zebra, Namaqua, Table Mountain,Tankwa Karoo, West Coast and |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld.

With breathtaking panoramic views of mountain and sea, the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is a luxurious pristine paradise showcasing the splendour of the Cape Floral Kingdom and the incredible marine life of the southern tip of Africa. Situated 2 hours from Cape Town, Grootbos is the perfect central base to discover all the magnificent attractions of the Cape, offering an extensive variety of guided experiences and luxurious facilities. Nestled in an ancient Milkwood forest surrounded by rolling hills of fynbos and majestic mountains, the accommodation and lodges at Grootbos offer a complete immersion into the pristine natural surroundings within the gentle embrace of comfort and luxury. Grootbos is about more than just luxury accommodation and eco adventures. Your visit directly contributes to the conservation efforts of the Grootbos Foundation as well as the development of sustainable nature-based livelihoods amongst local communities. It is this core philosophy of conservation linked with social development that has made Grootbos an award-winning pioneer in sustainable tourism. Grootbos calls it Progressive Tourism and invites you to be a part of it.

Bamboo Guesthouse is perfectly situated midway between two award winning golf courses, and 5 minute drive to Knysna's bustling town centre with vibrant waterfront and restaurants, the famous Heads and Leisure Isle's two sandy beaches. The 8 beautifully decorated garden cottage rooms, accessed via elevated wooden walkways through our magical gardens, 3 well equipped bamboo screened or walled courtyard garden rooms and 2 elevated loft suites all have separate entrances and are as sociable or private as one may wish to be. The sumptuous Honeymoon Loft suite has a large private sitting room with doors to an elevated tree top deck and an enormous bedroom with half poster bed, wood burning fire and full bathroom with roll top bath. The honeymoon garden cottage is tucked under trees in a secluded part of the gardens and has a large private deck with attached undercover terrace. The bedroom is large with a king size bed, private sitting room area with wood burning fire and a luxurious full bathroom has an enormous handmade bath!! Each cottage room is equipped with a flat screen colour TV, original local artworks, tea and coffee making facilities, ceiling fan, wall heater, ipod docking radio clock and bar fridge. The private terrace, deck or courtyard garden is a perfect place, after a day filled with all the excitement the Garden Route has on offer, to relax and enjoy a cold drink while taking in the many bird varieties the garden attracts. A full English breakfast is served on the deck in our very own piece of original Knysna forest or cosy breakfast room. Guest are invited to lounge in our poolside Boma in a corner of the gardens, where evenings spent in around the Boma's firepit are a treat with the option of a traditional braai (barbeque).